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    2020 and beyond — the fight goes on

    A letter from Executive Director David Snyder Dear Friends of the First Amendment, 2020 has been a critical year for combatting government secrecy and threats to the First Amendment. Americans are demanding answers about police misconduct, the government’s response to the global pandemic, attacks on protesters and journalists — the list goes on.  FAC […]

    November 20, 2020

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    CPRA

    How Can I Access Records From The California Department of Corrections Regarding High-Profile Offenders?

    […] records. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

    September 21, 2021

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    CPRA

    Is there a statute of limitations on CPRA cases?

    I have read the California Public Records Act and I have been unable to find a statute of limitations. Are you aware of any authorities that indicate how long a plaintiff has to sue under the CPRA?

    August 25, 2010

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    Police Records

    Want Info on 911 Call that Prompted Police to Swarm My House Where No Crime Occurred

    […] act. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

    December 4, 2018

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    Court Records First Amendment

    Can a Newspaper Be Held Liable For How it Described Court Documents in a Story?

    […] and proceedings, such as court records, via the "fair report privilege," which is codified at Cal. Civ. Code § 47(d).  The privilege generally applies to publicly available government records, official government reports, and statements made by government officials, and provides an absolute privilege where the reporting is a "fair and true" report of court […]

    October 30, 2020

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    First Amendment Social Media

    My Councilmember Has Blocked Me from Posting on Her Official Page

    […] involved in a recall against her for beating up her lover and campaign manager, both married, while intoxicated on the side of the highway. I was very active in the recall of this women and she recently started censoring her critics on social media, she actually has me blocked from commenting on her official […]

    April 13, 2019

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    Blog

    Your right to COVID-19 outbreak data

    Friends, The COVID-19 crisis led to public information shutdowns across the country, making it harder than ever to get reliable information about what our government institutions are doing in our name. That's why we have repeatedly called on public agencies to fulfill their obligations under freedom of information laws, despite the pandemic’s challenges. And […]

    September 2, 2021

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    CPRA

    Are letters to legislators public?

    Yesterday I asked a California Senate committee for copies of the opposition letters they received regarding an active bill and shortly thereafter they faxed seven letters to me. So far so good, but on three of the letters the identity of the writer was redacted. (The other four letters were from organizations, and their […]

    July 14, 2014

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    Brown Act

    Recording Meetings without Informing/Consent

    […] initial question would be whether the Board of Directors of a homeowners' association is covered by the Brown Act.  I doubt that it is.  If it is, Government Code § 54953.4 would allow you to tape the meeting without permission unless the Board finds that the taping cannot continue without creating so much noise […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    PRA request from the California Engineer Board

    […] § 6253.1. You can learn more about the PRA on the FAC website: Public Records Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

    April 14, 2016